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A Speedy English Lesson: Driving Over the Limit

English Like A Native Podcast

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The Importance of Driving to Put Your Foot Down

I was on autopilot doing the same thing I did every night after work. This policeman with a speed gun clocked me going 36 miles an hour and booked me. He obviously made a note of my details and then sent me a letter. I got the letter that you never want to get. And from that point forward, I have been a model citizen. I always drive within the speed limits. I'm a very considerate driver. So one of the phrases I used was to put my foot down. Now you'll hear this in different context. When we're talking about driving to put your foot down means to it's like putting your foot hard down on the accelerator. You are

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